Digidesign 64 bit PCI Expansion Chassis

Digidesign 64 bit PCI Expansion Chassis

Designed and built by Magma, the Digidesign 64-bit Expansion Chassis expands the capabilities of Pro Tools|HD Accel systems by overcoming the PCI slot limitations typical of most host computers. It supports up to seven Digidesign PCI cards - a Pro Tools|HD Core card, and/or HD Accel cards and legacy HD Process cards - for additional mixing and processing power.

The Digidesign 64-bit Expansion Chassis makes full track counts in the Pro Tools|HD environment a reality — 192 tracks at 44.1/48 kHz, 96 at 88.2/96 kHz, and 36 at 176.4/192 kHz. MAGMA's patented PCI Expansion Technology is incorporated into a short “universal” PCI card, extending the PCI bus outside of your host computer. An included 1.5 meter flexible cable provides a high-speed communication link from the computer to the Chassis, providing up to a 264MB/second data transfer rate between the host and the hardware within the Chassis.

Installation is quick and easy, with no special software needed. You simply install the Digidesign 64-bit Expansion Chassis host interface card in the first PCI slot of your computer and connect its cable to the Chassis interface card. At that point, expanding a Pro Tools|HD system is a simple matter of installing HD Accel cards into the Chassis’ slots, rebooting the host computer, and launching Pro Tools. Cards installed in the Chassis actually behave as if inside the host computer, so you enjoy optimal data transfer rates and full track counts along with room to grow.

A perfect complement to the modular, power-on-demand nature of Pro Tools, the 64-bit Expansion Chassis also ships with an ample 400-watt power supply and extra cooling at no additional cost.

FEATURES

• Includes seven 64-bit/33 MHz expansion slots
• Supports higher Pro Tools|HD Accel track counts than with 32-bit chassis
• The only expansion chassis qualified for full 64-bit performance with Pro Tools|HD & Pro Tools|HD Accel
• Supports the Digidesign AVoption|XL system
• Enables incremental growth of your Pro Tools system
• Employs the latest expansion chassis technology from Magma
• 1.5 meter cable included
• Quick and easy installation
• SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Digidesign-approved Pro Tools TDM system

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• PCI Bus: 64 bits/33 MHz
• Interconnect bandwidth: 264MB/sec
• Environment: 0° to 50° C operating temperature; –20° to 60°C storage temperature
• Relative humidity: 5% to 85%, non-condensing
• Bridge chips: Intel 2.1 Certifications: CE compliance, UL certification, FCC Class A approved.
• Enclosure Size: 19" W x 7" H x 17.7" D (4U, rack-mountable)
• Weight: 24 lbs (11.80 kg)
• Construction: All-steel chassis
• Cooling: Three 30 CFM fans
• Cable: 1.5 meter cable
• Power supply: Input 90V to 240V (auto switchable)
• Input current: 400W 8A/115Vac; 60 Hz and 5A/230Vac; 50Hz Max. output: 400W 42A @ +5V — 1A @ –5V; 14A @ +12V — 1A @ –12V; 20A @ +3.3V 210 combined 3.3V and 5V max watts